Rising Tide

Let's take a look at the record. Claude Giroux has gotten better in each his four seasons in the NHL.

He played two games in the 2007-08 season, so we won't even count those games. He played 42 games the next season and he scored 27 points. Not enough to call him a star, but enough to let opponents know he was in the lineup.

In the 2009-10 season, he scored 47 points during the regular season. However, when the Flyers got to the playoffs, Giroux scored 21 points in 23 games.

In the 2010-11 season, Giroux came into his own. He scored 25 goals and 51 assists.

Last year was another step up. He battled Evgeni Malkin for the scoring title for much of the year before Malkin pulled away. Giroux had 28 goals and 93 points to lead the Flyers.

Loved by Teammates

Claude Giroux's teammates love playing with him. They respect his remarkable ability and his tendency to rise to the occasion.

In the video above, Giroux had scored a remarkable shootout goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs that helped secure a win over Toronto Maple Leafs. Teammates Ilya Bryzgalov and Scott Hartnell talked about the move and the type of player and person that Giroux is.

He has the kind of easygoing personality and sense of humor that fans respond to and teammates love.